Deficiency Records for Sunnyside Conv. Hospital

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sunnyside Conv. Hospital. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-08-22 2023-09-05 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-08-22 2023-09-05 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-01 Y
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-06-21 2023-07-21 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 Y
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-16 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-16 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-05 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-05 Y
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-05 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-11-08 2022-12-05 Y
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2022-07-15 2022-09-30 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-07-15 2022-07-23 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2022-07-15 2022-07-23 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-01-20 2022-04-01 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-11-01 2021-12-13 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-01 2021-12-13 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2021-07-14 2021-12-10 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-14 2021-12-10 Y
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Health 2021-07-14 2021-11-15 Y
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-07-14 2021-09-23 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Health 2019-10-31 2020-02-21 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-11-14 2019-12-31 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2018-11-30 2019-04-03 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-12-03 2019-01-10 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2018-12-03 2019-01-10 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-12-03 2019-01-10 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-12-03 2019-01-10 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-12-03 2019-01-10 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-12-03 2019-01-10 N